Roots

From Classroom to Courtroom: Young Attorney Returns to Rural Roots to Boost Legal Representation in Indiana

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Bloomfield, Indiana — While many law graduates flock to bustling city firms, Chloe Carnes, recently armed with a degree from the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, chose a path less traveled. After an impactful summer externship, Carnes has returned to Greene County, swelling the scant ranks of public defenders in this rural area known more for its open spaces than its attorney offices. Carnes’ commitment reflects a broader effort to combat the acute shortage of legal professionals in Indiana’s rural communities. The state battles an alarming shortage, with only 2.3 lawyers per … Read more

Judge Abbe Fletman Takes on New Role Leading Philadelphia’s Commerce Court, Returning to Her Legal Roots

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Philadelphia, PA – Judge Abbe Fletman has been appointed as the supervising judge of the commerce section in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas. This move comes after Judge Nina Wright Padilla was elected as the president judge of the First Judicial District. Fletman, who has a background in practicing law in Philadelphia’s commerce court, expressed excitement about the opportunity, stating that it feels like going back to her roots. The commerce section of the court handles commercial and business-to-business disputes, as well as class actions and motions related to confessed judgments. Fletman has been … Read more